Thigpen-Floyd engagement

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Mr. and Mrs. William Darry Thigpen Jr. of Turbeville announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Renea Thigpen of Turbeville, to Woody Austin Floyd of Olanta, son of Woody Allen Floyd of Olanta and Dawn McElveen Floyd of New Zion.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Nexsen of Cades and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Darry Thigpen, formerly of Manning. She is a 2012 graduate of East Clarendon High School, and will graduate in May 2016 from Clemson University with a bachelor of science degree in health science with an emphasis in health promotion and education. She will attend the Physical Therapy Program at the University of South Carolina starting in August 2016 in pursuit of her doctoral degree.

The groom-elect is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McElveen of New Zion and the late Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Floyd, formerly of Olanta. He is a 2012 graduate of East Clarendon High School and will graduate in May 2016 from North Greenville University with a bachelor of science degree in social studies education. He will be employed as a teacher with Lower Richland High School beginning August 2016.

A wedding is planned for June 18, 2016, at Turbeville First Baptist Church.